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AO53 EYU

2003 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,047 mi
Last recorded165,047 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota RAV478,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EYU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 165,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 165,046 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 165,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded on offside rear corner

Pass 24 Sep 2021 151,146 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both coil spring top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 151,146 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both coil spring top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 145,958 miles

surfface rust on brake pipes

under side of bodie tender in places

Pass 4 Sep 2019 138,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damp at filler neck

Fail 3 Sep 2019 138,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damp at filler neck

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 129,058 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 129,057 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,332 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf osr perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 121,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged nsf osr perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 113,325 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to fwd flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 106,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 97,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,032 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,061 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,436 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,510 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,999 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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AO53 EYU is a 2003 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 78,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 EYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO53 EYU is a 2003 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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